Recently I told Debra Muzikar (editor of the Art of Autism blog) about the book I wrote on Buddha Shakyamuni’s life entitled “Symphony for India Buddha and Freedom.” In this book, Siddhartha behaves like a person on the autism spectrum since early childhood. Debra asked me to write an article on wh…

A Civil War historian makes the case for Stonewall Jackson having Asperger’s Syndrome By Nils Skudra As a Civil War historian, I always have a fervent interest in studying how its notable political and military leaders made a significant impact on the course of the war. One of the most iconic…

The Art of Autism’s 6th Annual Poems and Art for Peace. Header art by Ansh Batra. Compiled by The Art of Autism in collaboration with autistics, family, allies, and friends The Art of Autism’s 2021 Peace Series is dedicated to Haiti and Afghanistan’s good peoples, and the countless mor…

From a woman on the autism spectrum By Bea Mienik Can you paint with no color? As this year’s Disability Pride Month came to a close last month many companies pledged their support for disability inclusion. Where is the walk behind the talk? Ours is a society that is daily becoming more and m…

Guest post by Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip. It is well-known that many people on the autism... The post Understanding the Difference Between Social Anxiety Disorder and Autism appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

I am a blossoming flower. By Angela Chapes My childhood had many challenges and I wasn’t the happiest person. I wasn’t always kind or nice. Fortunately, I had great influences in my life like my mom and my grandmother. They had such sunshiny personalities; I have worked to become that way too, by e…

We all get into routines, and it can be pretty disorienting when something disrupts them. These disruptions can... The post Old Navy Gives Boy with Autism His Own ‘Magic the Dog’ Mannequin After Stressful Store Visit appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

“I believe God gives each of us a purpose. To the horse, it’s to run across the prairie. For a cowboy, it’s to ride,” Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau) By Nils Skudra This evening I just finished watching The Rider, a compelling biographical western film directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Bra…

“I have what’s kind of a stereotypical autistic memory for details and facts, which has been helpful in different ways as a priest.” Matthew Schneider By Ron Sandison Father Matthew P. Schneider has over 65,000 followers between Twitter and Instagram and is completing a doctorate in moral theo…

“I thought to myself, ‘I know all the professional musicians in the area. Why not bring them to my house for socially distanced jam sessions in front of small crowds?’ The results were more than I could have anticipated—seeing as I now have an ongoing concert series in my own backyard…” By Morgan Gi…

“The COVID-19 pandemic, horrible as it has been, has given us the perfect opportunity to redesign our society and systems to be more inclusive of the rights and desires of people with disabilities. There are numerous bills in congress that can support people with disabilities in achieving the Americ…

Police found the child in the street about 25 minutes after he initially escaped. The post Family Fuming After School Staff’s Oversight Allowed 9-Year-Old with Autism to Escape into Street appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

When it comes to picky eating and children with autism, many factors play a role in influencing the behavior. The post Autism and Picky Eating: Why Do Children on Spectrum Struggle with Food? appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Many people think diet soda is "healthier" than regular soda, but it's still very risky for your health when consumed often. The post 10 Things Diet Soda Does to Your Body If You Drink It Regularly appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site